Iris Software Inc.
We are hiring for Accessibility Testing Specialist
Title : Accessibility Testing Specialist
Required Skills : Accessibility, WCAG , Deque Tools: Axe Monitor, Axe DevTools, Axe Auditor, CLI/API
Location : Hybrid role (4 days required to work in Toronto Ontario Canada)
Please email me your resume at or call
Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and technically proficient Accessibility Testing Specialist to lead accessibility auditing and remediation efforts across digital platforms. This role will focus on ensuring full compliance with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) and WCAG 2.1 Level AA, leveraging Deque’s Axe suite of tools-including Axe DevTools, Axe Monitor, and Axe Auditor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accessibility Auditing & Compliance
- Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits using Deque’s Axe Monitor to scan and monitor large-scale web environments for ongoing compliance.
- Perform manual and automated accessibility testing for web applications, mobile platforms, and digital content.
- Use tools such as Axe DevTools, Axe Auditor, and browser extensions to identify WCAG 2.1 violations.
- Simulate assistive technology experiences using JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and keyboard-only navigation.
- Provide technical guidance to development teams on implementing accessible code (ARIA roles, semantic HTML, alt text, keyboard handling, etc.).
- Collaborate with designers and content authors to ensure inclusive UX and accessible content authoring practices.
- Testing & Development Lifecycle Integration
- Integrate Axe CLI and Axe DevTools API into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous accessibility testing.
- Policy & Compliance Oversight
- Ensure all digital assets are in compliance with the Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication under the AMA.
- Assist in maintaining compliance records and producing reports for regulatory or internal auditing purposes.
- Recommend and contribute to the development of internal accessibility policies and digital inclusion standards.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Experience in accessibility testing and digital inclusion.
- Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1, Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA), and other related regulations.
- Hands-on experience with Deque’s Axe Monitor, DevTools, Auditor, and CLI tools.
- Proficiency with assistive technology (AT) testing tools and methods.
- Technical familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ARIA, React/Angular/Vue frameworks.
- Experience with automated accessibility scans, issue triage, and remediation in large web applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- IAAP Certification (CPACC, WAS, or CPWA) or equivalent.
- Experience integrating accessibility testing tools in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
Tools & Technologies:
- Deque Tools: Axe Monitor, Axe DevTools, Axe Auditor, CLI/API
- Testing: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Chrome/Firefox DevTools
- CI/CD & Issue Tracking: Git, GitHub, JIRA, Azure DevOps
- Languages/Frameworks: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue
- Reporting: Axe Monitor dashboards, Excel/CSV exports, JSON reports
Thanks and Regards,
Ankit Grover
Sr. Executive – TA
Iris Software
200 Metroplex Drive, Suite , Edison, NJ 08817
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